Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, resulting in a denial of DIC for the cause of his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's low back condition, including worker's compensation records and National Guard service treatment records. A VA examination is needed to assess the etiology of any current low back disability.

The Veteran's death from acute narcotism was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill or error in judgment. The Board found no evidence that the Veteran’s death was proximately caused by an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The Veteran's death was not connected to his service, and the appellant is seeking reimbursement for transportation expenses. The claim is denied because the Veteran did not die while hospitalized by VA.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability, including Peyronie's disease and varicocele cyst, as result of VA left hernia repair surgery.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder is being remanded for further evaluation due to an increase in symptoms.

The Board has already granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU effective from December 7, 2015. The appeal is dismissed as there is no case or controversy regarding this issue.

The Board has determined that the current matter should be recharacterized and remanded to request additional evidence from the appellant regarding her eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and whether a waiver of overpayment is warranted.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the recoupment of the Veteran's drill pay as the appellant requested withdrawal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected right little finger disability is remanded due to the need for updated medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings was denied, and a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted. The myofascial pain syndrome of the thoracolumbar spine received a 20 percent rating, while instability of both knees received separate 20 percent ratings.

The Board has granted an initial 20 percent rating for the Veteran's dry eye syndrome, effective from the day following her discharge from service in August 2010.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left foot condition and its relationship to service, particularly his exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case for de novo consideration by a Decision Review Officer (DRO) due to new documents being added to the file. The claim will be reconsidered and a supplemental statement of the case will be issued.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a mandibular disorder, finding that he does not have current diagnoses of such disability and thus cannot establish service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective date and initial rating were dismissed. The appeal for a higher initial rating was remanded, as well as the TDIU claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroenteritis, ulcers, bilateral hearing loss, cardiomyopathy (chest pain), thyroid nodule, and lung nodule. The case is remanded to obtain additional opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the reduction of her lupus rating from 60 to 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for an examination regarding the appellant's mental state at the time of his AWOLs. The issue is whether the character of the appellant's service constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's status post closed tibia/fibula fracture of the left lower extremity has been granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher.